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The fictitious priceBusinessWorld Online | 07-14-2016Today, "list price has become a meaningless piece of information." This is according to Professor Larry Compeau of Clarkson University, an expert on pricing strategies.

Amazon Is Quietly Eliminating List PricesNew York Times | 07-03-2016"When Amazon began 21 years ago, the strategy was to lose on every sale but make it up on volume," said Larry Compeau, a Clarkson University professor of consumer studies.

Quotation of the DayNew York Times | 03-06-2016"Everyone expects a deal on the web. Nobody wants to pay retail. Some sellers are now willing to deceive consumers to make the sale." -- Larry Compeau ...

Parkinson's Might Be Treatable via Stem Cell TherapyParkinson's News Today | 01-26-2016Interest in the potential of stem cell therapy to treat a variety of neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease (PD), has been growing for several years, but the question remains: how close are these treatments to clinical use?

Sean Philpott-Jones: Penning A Solution To The War On DrugsWAMC Northeast Public Radio | 01-14-2016After nearly six months on the run, Joaquin Guzman Loera -- the Mexican drug lord known as "El Chapo" -- was recaptured by Mexican authorities. He is now back in the prison from which he made his daring escape, awaiting extradition to the United States to face charges of drug trafficking and murder.

2015's Most & Least Energy-Expensive StatesWalletHub | 07-31-2015For insight into the various ways Americans can reduce their dependence on traditional energy sources and thereby diminish their costs as well we asked a panel of energy and policy experts to weigh in - Stephen Bird, Associate Professor of Political Science at Clarkson University:

Why do people take risks?BBC World Service | 06-26-2015Some people actively embrace risk by jumping out of aeroplanes, scuba-diving or motor-racing. But we all face risks every day ... (Clarkson Prof. Andreas Wilke at 8:39 in)

Oil spill, odors worry residents near nuclear plantUSA Today | 05-11-2015Tim Sugrue, president of the Beacon Institute for Rivers & Estuaries, called the oil spill a "best-case scenario" because Indian Point's staff were aware of the spill as it happened.

Tony Collins: A bold Internet investmentWatertown Daily Times | 02-23-2015In his State of the State and budget address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a bold plan for every New Yorker to have Internet access with at least 100 Mbps service by 2019. Achieving this high-speed access to the information highway will bring a competitive advantage to our educational institutions, entrepreneurs and businesses across New York. And it meets the minimum speed to drive economic growth and jobs, according to a 2014 survey of economic developers.

Biological test for autism may be possibleAutism Daily Newscast | 02-21-2015A new study published in the journal Autism Research shows that children on the autism spectrum have different saliva then children who are not. Conducted at Clarkson University and SUNY Plattsburgh and led by Clarkson University doctoral candidate Armand Gatien ...

Herbal Supplements Without HerbsNew York Times | 02-06-2015...tests were carried out by an expert on DNA barcoding, James Schulte II, an associate professor of biology at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., ...

NNY college researchers publish study reporting saliva may help diagnose autism in infantsWatertown Daily Times | 02-04-2015With the publication of a new study, a saliva test one day may provide a way to diagnose autism early in children. The study, which appeared in the Jan. 27 issue of Autism Research, is the first showing that protein levels in the saliva of children with autism spectrum disorder differ from those without it, according to a Clarkson University news release Monday.

Jazz On The Putting Green: Real Life Golf Hack?NPR's ONly A Game | 11-22-2014To help explain the latest technique to help your game on the greens, Clarkson University Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Ali Boolani joined Bill Littlefield.

Jazz helps golfers get in swing Daily Express | 11-22-2014All types of music were better than none at all, but jazz was the most and rock the least effective, according to researchers at Clarkson University in New York.

Potsdam solar array almost onlineNCPR | 10-02-2014If you've driven by the airport outside Potsdam, you couldn't have missed it - hundreds of solar panels gleaming in a corner by the runway. The solar array is a public-private partnership on land owned by Clarkson University.

Evolution and Hot Streaks in SportsNPR's To The Point | 06-27-2014...they're looking at why we believe in the hot hand in sports or gambling. Because they say it's all random; one outcome does NOT predict future outcomes. Andreas Wilke is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Clarkson University.

Sink Disposal Vs. Garbage Can: What To Do With Non-Composted Food Waste?WBUR: Here & Now | 06-19-2014There's little disagreement that composting food waste is the gold standard when it comes to environmental sustainability. Here & Now's Robin Young talked to Stefan Grimberg, chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.

Coaching Duo Adjusts for FamilyNew York Times | 04-26-2014One of hockey's more unusual coaching arrangements turned out to be one of the most successful, as Clarkson won the N.C.A.A. women's title last month

Clarkson Signs 'Green' Commitment7 News - Fox 28 | 04-21-2014Clarkson University in Potsdam is committed to becoming greener. Clarkson President Tony Collins signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment.

Jamie Lee Rattray, Kanata Ont., Ice HockeySports Illustrated | 04-14-2014Rattray, a senior forward at Clarkson, had a goal and an assist to help the Knights upset two-time defending champion Minnesota 5-4 for the national title.

A better way to board6PR882 News Talk | 02-11-2014The great frustrations of watching the sometimes seemingly fruitless quest by airline passengers to find a spot for their carry on luggage may have been cracked.

Home grownWatertown Daily Times | 02-10-2014During the 2014 Economic Forecast held Jan. 29, Anthony G. Collins made a startling observation. Mr. Collins is president of Clarkson University in Potsdam and co-chairman of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council.

Clarkson student discovers wastewater lagoon potential as fuel sourceWatertown Daily Times | 02-05-2014 The village's 8.5-acre wastewater treatment lagoons could be a biofuel source, thanks to millions of tiny creatures that are what they eat. The discovery was made by Stephanie A. Kring, a Clarkson University doctoral student studying environmental science and engineering.

The Dirt: Private wetlands best wayPoughkeepsie Journal | 01-18-2014The following is a Q&A by Terry Platz of Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries of Clarkson University and Tom Langen, Ph.D., an associate professor in the departments of biology and psychology at Clarkson and a member of the faculty for RiverU, a Beacon Institute/Clarkson undergraduate program that runs June 9-27 in Beacon.

Trick to faster boarding? Number of carry-onsTODAY Show | 01-06-2014An academic study suggested that airlines could reduce the time it take to board a plane by seating passengers according to the number of carry-on bags each passenger has.

Fly the friendly skiesWatertown Daily Times | 01-03-2014They will make use of the resources from military vendors in Northern New York as well as the technological capabilities of Clarkson University in Potsdam.

North Country wins $81.3 million in state fundsWatertown Daily Times | 12-12-2013According to Anthony G. Collins, council co-chairman and president of Clarkson University, Potsdam, the north country's success has come from its focus on a series of small projects rather than a few heavy hitters.

Contest Aims for a Cleaner-Burning Wood StoveNew York Times | 11-19-2013"If you can see it, if you can smell it, that's energy that isn't heating your house," said another judge, Philip K. Hopke, a professor at Clarkson University

AFCEA Answers - Identity AssuranceFederal News Radio | 11-14-2013Delving into "next-generation" solutions for identity assurance with Stephanie Schuckers, a professor at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY.

Sourcing success at Clarkson UniversityFood Service Director | 10-10-2013Two years ago, when the dining services team at Clarkson University, in upstate Potsdam, N.Y., began integrating locally sourced foods into campus menus,

Lake Erie: Warmest in Summer, Coldest in WinterNew York Coastlines | 08-26-2013When it's 20 below, Dr. Michael Twiss, professor at Clarkson University, has been known to clear the snow and lie down on the thick ice of a frozen lake and stare up at the Northern Lights.

Teens Exchange Business Equity for TuitionKnowledge@Wharton High School | 05-29-2013 In the past few years, the university has launched an innovative solution to helping aspiring teen entrepreneurs afford higher education and grow their businesses.

Poll: Card debt the No. 1 taboo subjectCreditCards.com | 04-15-2013Larry Compeau, professor of consumer behavior at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., said he's not surprised that several of the most-unmentionable topics relate to money.

Reaffirming Your Core Values Helps You Perform BetterHarvard Business Review | 01-30-2013People who thought deeply about their most important personal values committed 44% fewer errors in a button-pushing task than others, says a team led by Lisa Legault of Clarkson University.

Therapy dog de-stresses students during finals week at Clarkson UniversityNorth Country This Week | 12-12-2012Students studying for finals can use a little therapy from a good dog, too. For example, Eli Greenwald had just finished a physics exam Monday morning; a Tuesday calculus exam was just around the corner. Petting a golden retriever dog in the Clarkson University library was just what Greenwald, a freshman aeronautical engineering major from Manhattan, needed to escape from finals week stress.

That Won't Do the Job The Guardian | 12-03-2012According to U.S. News & World Report, three of the schools within New York's Clarkson University require "professional experience" for graduation. As a result, 86 percent of seniors who recently

Expiring tax credits blow ill wind North Country Public Radio | 11-20-2012"Typically we've seen up to an 80 percent reduction in wind development when the PTC has been dropped," explained Professor Stephen Bird, who teaches energy policy at Clarkson University.

Found by a Rocket...Thousand Islands Magazine | 09-13-2012No I'm not talking about making a new dive site by sinking a ship with a rocket. I am talking about a lost shipwreck that was found by a rocket.

Egon Matijevic Honored at SymposiumNNY Business | 09-09-2012Clarkson University's Egon Matijevic, the university's Victor K. LaMer Professor of Colloid and Surface Science and Distinguished University Professor, was honored in August ...

The Upstate of the ArtsCentral New York Magazine | 09-04-2012Clarkson University Professor and Digital Artist Bang-Geul Han

Credit card surcharges? No way, poll saysCreditCards.com | 08-21-2012Nearly two in three Americans say they would stop using their credit cards if retailers start tacking on extra fees for paying with plastic, according to a new CreditCards.com poll.

Local Events Promote Raquette River Awareness Weekwww.adirondackalmanack.com | 07-25-2012 This year the Raquette River Blueway Corridor's Advisory Committee will be hosting several events throughout the corridor during Raquette River Awareness Week (Saturday, July 28th through Saturday, August 4th) to highlight the assets the Raquette River ha...

'River U.' sets coursePoughkeepsie Journal | 07-19-2012The program is a collaboration between the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, its parent organization Clarkson University and the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.